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pgman · 01-16-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by omegajim

so that's one "no" vote on the apehangers.

Well, I wouldn't like them for a daily driver (or is that rider??).

Seriously, though, I am glad that I went for something that seemed a little too big at first because a Rebel (or other 250cc size bike) would have felt too small for me after I took the MSF class - and I am not a big dude. I really think you will be completely uncomfortable on a "starter bike". I also own a Suzuki LS650, which doesn't weigh much more than the Rebel (and is similar in size). I can't imagine someone of your stature riding that bike for long. A small bike is always a blast to ride and stupid easy to handle in traffic, but I wouldn't want to ride the LS650 for more than about 30 miles at a time. Even my wife (who is tiny) gets tired on the LS650 after about 75 mile stretches. No matter what you choose, you will not enjoy it much if your knees are constantly banging into the fat part of the tank.

zukirob · 01-16-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by intimid8er

Oh and ZukiRob........welcome back! Long time no see!

Thanks. I've been poking in and out every once and a while.

I'm still surprised and a little dismayed at how many brand-newbies want to run down to the scoot shop and plunk down for a pristine new 800+ cc bike. I wonder how many of those get dropped in the first month when they're learning to thread slowly through a parking lot.

Ah well, we can preach but we can't make them listen.

omegajim · 01-16-2008, 08:34 PM

No, you can't make them listen.

Tellem 1 - 2 years on a small bike, 1 - 2 years on a medium size bike, then go all out if you must.

Lots of us don't see a need to go much over 750 - 900 cc range.

and small bikes are stupid easy to drive, just going around town, best way to go.

Easy Rider · 01-17-2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegajim

and small bikes are stupid easy to drive, just going around town, best way to go.

Hey, I resemble that remark............Oh, you meant the stupid bike, not the rider !!!

tricker · 01-17-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zukirob

I wonder how many of those get dropped in the first month when they're learning to thread slowly through a parking lot.

I didn't drop my bike once.. Granted it wasn't a GSXR 1k or a busa..

zukirob · 01-18-2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegajim

No, you can't make them listen.

Tellem 1 - 2 years on a small bike, 1 - 2 years on a medium size bike, then go all out if you must.

Lots of us don't see a need to go much over 750 - 900 cc range.

and small bikes are stupid easy to drive, just going around town, best way to go.

Should we start a new thread asking how many bikers dropped their bike in the first month after they started riding? What was the size of the bike? Yada yada. Think it would sound too much like motherhood nagging?

november · 01-18-2008, 05:27 PM

Hey yall! Thanks so much for all the replies, and taking the time to give me your opinions. I REALLY appreciate it. As of right now, I have dropped my pursuit of the S50. I went and tried it, and as some of you mentioned, it really seemed too small for me. I wanted to stick with Suzuki, so I went and looked at the C50, and the M50. While the C50 is an absolutely gorgeous bike, it just seemed too heavy for me. The looks are very nice, but when I sat on it, and straightened it out to balance myself on it, it felt like I was pulling on an ox. The seat and handlebars are like something from a dream, but the weight really just made me feel overwhelmed. The M50 on the other hand felt a good bit lighter, and had a more comfortable feel to it for me over the C50. I am taking the MSF course this upcoming weekend and am really looking forward to it. I found an 06 M50 with 1325 miles for 4300. I am taking the class first though. I had a friend who was willing to let me ride his bike, but from reading this forum and other research, I dont want to even try to ride a bike before taking the class and getting some real training. I did go ahead and buy a tourmaster flex series 2 jacket, and a HTZ Yikes 3 helmet. I am pretty sure that is the name of it. I went with the tourmaster becuase it had the most relective pieces on it, and it is about 80% silver. I just wanted something that would help me stand out, but not be flashy. I am still looking for a nice pair of boots that offer protection and look nice, and a pair of gloves that offer protection without huge pieces of metal all over them. I read some posts that people say they use Army boots. I have several pairs of them from my weekend job, haha(national Guard) but I dont see how they could protect my ankles in a crash. Anyone have any more advice for me in those departments? And yes, I do realize that this is one hell of a long post. Haha. Thanks again to everyone who put in their 2 cents. I really appreciate it.
MS

november · 01-18-2008, 05:30 PM

Here is a regular size picture in case anyone wants to see it.... but then again I am guessing most of yall can recite everything about this bike from memory alone.

omegajim · 01-18-2008, 07:10 PM

can't pick'em up much cheaper than that.

Oh, right, it's 2 years old. Keep forgetting it's 08.

SNAFU · 01-19-2008, 01:25 AM

Nice Choice!

Hit the "Enter" button now and then to break up your post into paragraphs, it's easier to read that way.

As for gear I got the Joe Rocket Orbits and Icon gloves

Oh yeah! Fill out your profile please.

november · 01-19-2008, 02:40 AM

Hey. Sorry about the mass paragraph. Haha. Those gloves appear to be exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for putting them up there. Now I am off to fill out the profile.

Matthew.S

See, I can hit the enter button.

Haha.

SNAFU · 01-19-2008, 09:15 AM

Ride Safe and Post Often.

tallannie · 01-19-2008, 09:23 AM

November...
Consider protecting your knees as well... draggin jeans, strap on armor....something. Search here by "knee protection". So many of us protect almost every other joint...but expect levis to protect the knees.

JmalB · 01-23-2008, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zukirob

Thanks. I've been poking in and out every once and a while.

I'm still surprised and a little dismayed at how many brand-newbies want to run down to the scoot shop and plunk down for a pristine new 800+ cc bike. I wonder how many of those get dropped in the first month when they're learning to thread slowly through a parking lot.

Ah well, we can preach but we can't make them listen.

Hey it took me two months to drop mine...

BlueMax · 01-23-2008, 02:25 PM

Good decision taking the MSF class.

My favorite low ankle boot is the Jupiter by Oxtar.

bradygoat · 01-23-2008, 04:20 PM

i have a suzuki intruder vs 800 2002 the s50 took its place now, i really like the bike it handles really nice and looks good to.

november · 01-23-2008, 06:36 PM

Hey yall, just an update. I got the Alpinestars Black label Ice leather jacket in the white and blue, alpinestars SP-X blue and white gloves, and the HJC AC-12 Helmet in blue and silver. Still searching for the boots. Im not going to get on untill I have something better then my military boots though. My stebel airhorn just got in today, and I will be putting it on this sunday. I am really pumped about that one.
MS

XoZe · 01-24-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by november

Hey yall, just an update. I got the Alpinestars Black label Ice leather jacket in the white and blue, alpinestars SP-X blue and white gloves, and the HJC AC-12 Helmet in blue and silver. Still searching for the boots. Im not going to get on untill I have something better then my military boots though. My stebel airhorn just got in today, and I will be putting it on this sunday. I am really pumped about that one.
MS

Nice bike!! good choice! As for the boots, I went with the SIDI Champion Air...great boots for most of the year, great ventilation. Just can't wear them in the cold!! To much ventilation!

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload...IROriginal.jpg

The air horn is also really good...I posted a write-up for the installation somewhere around here...I'm sure you'll find quite a few others as well, all are good and different mounting suggestions.

november · 01-24-2008, 11:21 PM

How do you like the hellcat windshield? I have been looking at getting one in the blue fade type thing. I found one for 160 and I think thats a good deal. It says its made to fit the Harley, but when I put in my bike, that is the model it gave me. Think its worth the money?
MS

SNAFU · 01-24-2008, 11:28 PM

The hellcats a good sporty looking shield. Digitalbroccoli is thinking os selling his.

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...tml#post400360

01-16-2008, 08:34 PM	#23 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Member of the Month! Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 5,515	No, you can't make them listen. Tellem 1 - 2 years on a small bike, 1 - 2 years on a medium size bike, then go all out if you must. Lots of us don't see a need to go much over 750 - 900 cc range. and small bikes are stupid easy to drive, just going around town, best way to go. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

01-18-2008, 05:27 PM	#27 (permalink)
november Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 06 Suzuki M50, Blue flavor Location: Charleston, South cackalacky. Posts: 84	Hey yall! Thanks so much for all the replies, and taking the time to give me your opinions. I REALLY appreciate it. As of right now, I have dropped my pursuit of the S50. I went and tried it, and as some of you mentioned, it really seemed too small for me. I wanted to stick with Suzuki, so I went and looked at the C50, and the M50. While the C50 is an absolutely gorgeous bike, it just seemed too heavy for me. The looks are very nice, but when I sat on it, and straightened it out to balance myself on it, it felt like I was pulling on an ox. The seat and handlebars are like something from a dream, but the weight really just made me feel overwhelmed. The M50 on the other hand felt a good bit lighter, and had a more comfortable feel to it for me over the C50. I am taking the MSF course this upcoming weekend and am really looking forward to it. I found an 06 M50 with 1325 miles for 4300. I am taking the class first though. I had a friend who was willing to let me ride his bike, but from reading this forum and other research, I dont want to even try to ride a bike before taking the class and getting some real training. I did go ahead and buy a tourmaster flex series 2 jacket, and a HTZ Yikes 3 helmet. I am pretty sure that is the name of it. I went with the tourmaster becuase it had the most relective pieces on it, and it is about 80% silver. I just wanted something that would help me stand out, but not be flashy. I am still looking for a nice pair of boots that offer protection and look nice, and a pair of gloves that offer protection without huge pieces of metal all over them. I read some posts that people say they use Army boots. I have several pairs of them from my weekend job, haha(national Guard) but I dont see how they could protect my ankles in a crash. Anyone have any more advice for me in those departments? And yes, I do realize that this is one hell of a long post. Haha. Thanks again to everyone who put in their 2 cents. I really appreciate it. MS Attached Thumbnails

01-18-2008, 05:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
november Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 06 Suzuki M50, Blue flavor Location: Charleston, South cackalacky. Posts: 84	Here is a regular size picture in case anyone wants to see it.... but then again I am guessing most of yall can recite everything about this bike from memory alone. Attached Thumbnails

01-18-2008, 07:10 PM	#29 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Member of the Month! Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 5,515	can't pick'em up much cheaper than that. Oh, right, it's 2 years old. Keep forgetting it's 08. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

01-19-2008, 01:25 AM	#30 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Thundercat Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,715	Nice Choice! Hit the "Enter" button now and then to break up your post into paragraphs, it's easier to read that way. As for gear I got the Joe Rocket Orbits and Icon gloves Oh yeah! Fill out your profile please. __________________

01-19-2008, 02:40 AM	#31 (permalink)
november Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 06 Suzuki M50, Blue flavor Location: Charleston, South cackalacky. Posts: 84	Hey. Sorry about the mass paragraph. Haha. Those gloves appear to be exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for putting them up there. Now I am off to fill out the profile. Matthew.S See, I can hit the enter button. Haha.

01-19-2008, 09:15 AM	#32 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Thundercat Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,715	Ride Safe and Post Often. __________________

01-19-2008, 09:23 AM	#33 (permalink)
tallannie Sit speling cheker Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 1,848	November... Consider protecting your knees as well... draggin jeans, strap on armor....something. Search here by "knee protection". So many of us protect almost every other joint...but expect levis to protect the knees. __________________ ...Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

01-23-2008, 02:25 PM	#35 (permalink)
BlueMax Found second gear by accident Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Northeast Houston Posts: 303	Good decision taking the MSF class. My favorite low ankle boot is the Jupiter by Oxtar. __________________ Good luck and safe riding, BlueMax

01-23-2008, 04:20 PM	#36 (permalink)
bradygoat Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2002 Suzuki Intruder VS800 Location: Hanover Pa. Posts: 27	suzuki intruder vs 800 i have a suzuki intruder vs 800 2002 the s50 took its place now, i really like the bike it handles really nice and looks good to.

01-23-2008, 06:36 PM	#37 (permalink)
november Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 06 Suzuki M50, Blue flavor Location: Charleston, South cackalacky. Posts: 84	Hey yall, just an update. I got the Alpinestars Black label Ice leather jacket in the white and blue, alpinestars SP-X blue and white gloves, and the HJC AC-12 Helmet in blue and silver. Still searching for the boots. Im not going to get on untill I have something better then my military boots though. My stebel airhorn just got in today, and I will be putting it on this sunday. I am really pumped about that one. MS __________________ Discipline is the state of order or obedience derived from training which makes punishment unnecessary.

01-24-2008, 11:21 PM	#39 (permalink)
november Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 06 Suzuki M50, Blue flavor Location: Charleston, South cackalacky. Posts: 84	How do you like the hellcat windshield? I have been looking at getting one in the blue fade type thing. I found one for 160 and I think thats a good deal. It says its made to fit the Harley, but when I put in my bike, that is the model it gave me. Think its worth the money? MS __________________ Discipline is the state of order or obedience derived from training which makes punishment unnecessary.

01-24-2008, 11:28 PM	#40 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Thundercat Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,715	The hellcats a good sporty looking shield. Digitalbroccoli is thinking os selling his. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...tml#post400360 __________________

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